Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Coin-laundry burglary arrest
DATE/TIME:	December 7, 2010 11:30 AM
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Several coin-laundry companies throughout Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Luis Arenas (DOB 11-18-86) 24 year-old, Oxnard resident Photos attached page 2
WITNESS(ES):	N/A
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	N/A
LOSS:	Undisclosed amount
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Terry Burr
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Det. Luis Mancha (805) 385-7664 luismancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-7-10 at around 11:30 this morning investigators from the Oxnard Police Department served a search warrant in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. This warrant was in reference to several coin-laundry burglaries in the area.

Oxnard is experiencing an increase in coin-laundry burglaries. Several properties have installed surveillance equipment to video the crimes taking place. This is what happened prior to the arrest warrant today; investigators received surveillance footage from recent burglaries and identified the suspect within days.

During the search warrant stolen property was recovered. The suspect was arrested and charged with 2 counts burglary. Surveillance and booking photos below.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery, Assault with a Deadly weapon, Conspiracy to commit Robbery, False imprisonment
DATE/TIME:	12-3-2010 at 10:16 P.M.
LOCATION:	Fairbourne Pl./Perkins Rd
VICTIM(S):	37 Year old Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	17 Year old Oxnard Juvenile, Juan Manuel Elizarradas, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Enrique Lozano, 20 year old Oxnard Resident Juan Diego Orozco, 19 year old Oxnard Resident Cesar Ochoa, 26 year old Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Detective Ed Baldwin
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Roger Garcia 385-7688 rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 12-3-2010 at approximately 2215 hours, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a Robbery that had just occurred in the area of Fairbourne Lane and Perkins Road. Officers arrived soon after the call and the victim told him that he was robbed by 4 subjects who eventually fled in a dark colored SUV. The victim was able to provide a partial license plate for the suspect vehicle.

Motor Officer Jeremy Nodine observed a vehicle matching that description in the area of Saviers road and Bard road. That vehicle was found to have 5 subjects matching the description of the suspects. During the investigation four of those subjects were positively identified by the victim and the victim’s property was located in the vehicle.

All subjects in the vehicle were arrested for the various charges. The victim’s name is not being released at this time as it is an on-going investigation and the victim’s is in fear of retaliation.

It is believed that these individuals were also involved in several additional robberies that were unreported. If you or someone you know was the victim of a robbery please contact the Oxnard Police Department or the Violent crimes hotline at 805-982-7070. To give an anonymous tip you can call the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Roger Garcia at 385-7688 or email at rogergarcia@oxnardpd.org.

Enrique Lozano

Juan Orozco

Cesar Ochoa

Juan Elizarraras

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

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Officers are on scene of an injury traffic collision in the area of Rose Avenue and Cesar Chavez Drive. One vehicle was overturned and both parties were transported to St. Johns Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Oxnard Police Department traffic unit is handling the investigation. Southbound Rose Avenue from Gonzales Road will be closed for the next 30 minutes. There is considerable slowing in the northbound lanes of traffic.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Commercial Burglary
DATE/TIME:	11-21-10/ Unknown time
LOCATION:	1300 Block of Edgewood Way
VICTIM(S):	Webb Laundry Services
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	None
LOSS:	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Detective Luis Mancha 805-385-7664 or luis.mancha@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 21, 2010 the Oxnard Police Department received a report of burglary that occurred to a laundry facility furnished with coin operated washing machines. The laundry facility is located on the 1300 Block of Edgewood Way.

The suspect, an unknown male was captured on video surveillance using an unknown tool to gain access to the coin reservoir on a washing machine.

The operator of this particular laundry room, Webb Laundry Services has taken measures to better secure their facilities and has started to add surveillance cameras to some of their facilities.
Investigators are requesting that property owners or those responsible for coin operated laundry machines take extra measures to secure their facilities. Investigators suggest that money from the machines be removed daily, laundry rooms should be locked and accessed by tenants only, set up surveillance cameras and consider installing new technologies such as cashless systems that use prepaid cards.

Investigators are seeking information from the public in trying to identify the suspect that was captured on video surveillance. Anyone with information is urged to call the Oxnard Police Department Property Crimes Bureau at 385-7605 or Detective Luis Mancha at 385-7664.

For those wishing to provide information anonymously can provide it to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-tips.

 

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Downtown Oxnard Holiday Parade
DATE/TIME:	Saturday, December 4, 2010 1000-1200
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749

DETAILS:

On Saturday, 12-4-10, the Downtown Oxnard Merchant’s Association will be hosting its annual Downtown Holiday Parade. The event will begin at 10:00 am and conclude at 12:00 pm. This will be followed by the 2010 Tamale Festival to be held in Plaza Park.

These events are expected to draw large crowds and traffic delays should be expected. The Oxnard Police Department will be handling traffic control to expedite the flow of traffic surrounding the event site. Starting at 9:00 am, all intersections on ‘C’ St from Second Street to Fifth Street, and ‘A’ St. from Fifth Street to Wooley Rd. will be closed to through traffic.

There will be “NO PARKING” signs posted on and around the parade route. The recommended parking area for persons attending the parade and other downtown events is the downtown parking structure located at Third Street @ ‘B’ Street.

These traffic flow modifications are taking place to assist in relieving the traffic congestion from this event in a timely and orderly fashion, with caution for pedestrians.

Please have a safe holiday season and enjoy watching the parade.

For any questions related to parking and traffic flow during the parade, please contact Senior Officer Brian Woolley at (805) 385-7749 or via e-mail at brianwoolley@oxnardpd.org.

LOUD MUSIC/PARTY ORDINANCE REVISED

On December 16, 2010, Ordinance No. 2834 goes into effect and changes how the Oxnard Police Department deals with repeat calls for service related to loud parties, gatherings or assemblages on private property.

Complaints related to loud music and/or loud parties make up the second most common police call for service. In 2009, the Oxnard Police Department handled 5,630 of these disturbance calls, representing roughly 1 in every 16 police calls.

Locations where repeat loud music/loud party calls originate are particularly problematic. Last year, police responded to 3,957 different locations for loud music/loud party calls. Less than a quarter (899) of the locations were responsible for almost half (2,562) of all loud music/loud party calls. One location had 49 such calls in 2009.

Loud music/loud party calls consume an exorbitant amount of police resources. Weekends are rife with these call types. During the summer months it is not unusual for police to have 30 such calls queued for more than an hour as officers handle higher priority calls. Our experience indicates that the longer a loud music/loud party call waits for police intervention, the higher the likelihood a criminal act will occur. Criminal activities associated with parties include battery, vandalism, drunk driving, sexual assault, underage drinking, and assault with a deadly weapon.

Existing processes to dissuade repeat loud music/loud party calls are ineffective. Currently, when a police officer determines that a party, gathering, or assemblage (“the event”) is a threat to the public peace, health, safety or general welfare, the police officer issues a written warning to the person responsible for the event. This warning states that if the police are required to return to the location within a 48-hour period for another disturbance, the responsible person may be required to pay for all direct and indirect costs attributed to the subsequent response to the event, up to $500.

The proposed ordinance uses the civil citation process and holds rental property owners accountable for the actions of their tenants. Under the proposed ordinance, the officer issues a warning to the person in control of the location of the event and/or the person responsible for the event. In the case of a minor (a person under the age of 18 years), the warning is issued to the parents or guardian of the minor. If the person does not own the property where the event was held, a written warning may also be mailed to the property owner.

If police are required to return to the location of the event within a 72-hour period, the person receiving the written warning may be issued a civil citation. The written warning mailed to the property owner contains information about the incident and warns the property owner that if police personnel are required to return to the location within one year because of loud noise, a civil citation may also be issued to him or her.

For additional information, refer to the full-text ordinance by clicking <here>.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Stabbing
DATE/TIME:	11-26-2010 0744 Hours
LOCATION:	Jack in the Box 550 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard Ca.
VICTIM(S):	Fidencio Hernandez 35yrs, Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown
PREPARED BY:	Detective Mike Marostica
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Mike Marostica 486-6228 mike.marostica@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On 11-26-10, at approximately 0745 hours, Oxnard Police Officers responded to Jack in the Box, located at 550 S. Victoria Ave. reference a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, officers contacted Fidencio Hernandez, who was suffering from a stab wound to the neck. Hernandez was transported to Ventura County Medical Center, where he is listed in serious but stable condition.

An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Mike Marostica at 486-6228 mike.marostica@oxnardpd.org

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Traffic stop leads to hazmat response; Man arrested
DATE/TIME:	11-22-2010 at 0803 hours
LOCATION:	1200 block of Mercantile Street, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	Oxnard police officer
SUSPECT(S):	Gerardo Tapia Aguilar, 27 years, of Oxnard
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	Silver 2002 Nissan Altima
PREPARED BY:	Tom Chronister, Commander
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Commander Tom Chronister 805-385-7746 or tom.chronister@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

Today at 8:03 A.M., Oxnard police stopped a silver 2002 Nissan Altima in the 1200 block of Mercantile Street for illegal window tint. The driver, Gerardo Tapia Aguilar, of Oxnard, was the sole occupant. Officers determined Aguilar was driving on a suspended driver license. While preparing to impound the vehicle for the license violation, officers conducted an inventory search of the vehicle.

One officer opened a plastic bag found in the car and inadvertently dispersed a powdery substance contained in the bag. The officer immediately became ill when the powder came in contact with his face. Another officer on scene immediately transported the ill officer to St. John’s Regional Medical Center for treatment. The vehicle was isolated and a hazardous materials unit from the Oxnard Fire Department responded to assess the powder and decontaminate the scene. Streets surrounding the traffic stop were closed to traffic until 10:17 A.M.

Oxnard Fire could not positively identify the powder as there was only a residual amount in the bag. The affected officer was treated at the hospital and released. He is expected to return to work later this week.

A subsequent search of the vehicle located methamphetamines, narcotics paraphernalia and a loaded handgun. Aguilar was arrested and transported to the Oxnard police station for booking.

Aguilar, who was out on bail for two previous felony arrests for drugs and weapons violations, faces fresh charges of possession of methamphetamines, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and possession of a loaded .22 caliber handgun. He will be booked into the Ventura County later today. Bail is estimated at $100,000.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery
DATE/TIME:	11/28/10, 0230 hrs
LOCATION:	First St. and Harrison Ave
VICTIM(S):	25 year old Oxnard resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic male, approx. 25 years old, 6’0”, thin build, white baseball hat, white hooded sweatshirt, blue pants
WITNESS(ES):
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):
LOSS:	Wallet containing identification and currency
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Robin Whitney
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Steve Funk (805) 385-7796

DETAILS:

The victim was walking in the area of First St. and Harrison Ave when he was confronted by the suspect who was brandishing a knife and demanding money. The victim refused to comply with the suspect’s demands, at which time the suspect physically assaulted the victim, then stabbed him once on the arm and once on the leg, causing minor wounds. The suspect then removed the victim’s wallet and cell phone from his pocket and then fled on foot.

An investigation is continuing. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Steve Funk at (805) 385-7796.

Oxnard Police Department R. Jason Benites Assistant Chief Scott Whitney Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

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UPDATE:
Fire and police have cleared the incident on Mercantile. A press release will be issued later today once the investigation has concluded.

Oxnard police and fire units are on scene of a traffic stop conducted by Oxnard police around 0800 hours in the 1200 block of Mercantile Street. Officers located an unidentified substance inside of the vehicle. As a precautionary measure, the area surrounding the vehicle in question has been cordoned off and Oxnard Fire Hazardous Materials Unit was dispatched. This incident is underway and the substance has yet to be identified. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to stay clear of the area as road closures are in effect in the surrounding area.

Updates will be provided via press release as they become available.